Tagged With "Puerto Rican Restaurant"
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Grecia's Red Metal Church, Costa Rica (Where Gumbo was #372)
Gumbo was visiting the unusual all-steel church in the Costa Rican community of Grecia. The steel plating was made in Belgium and shipped overseas, being delivered to the site by train and ox cart.
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Mercado Central, San Jose
DrFumblefinger visits the Central Market in the Costa Rican capital. It's a large market, covering a square block, with lots of things to buy.
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Ends of the Line: Taking the #1 Train, NYC
Every New York subway line has its own character; Jonathan L begins an exploration of what's at their ends, starting with his home line.
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El Capitolio de Puerto Rico (Where Gumbo Was, #117)
Puerto Rico's Capitol building is not quite iconic—although its decor includes artwork of iconic themes and events in Puerto Rican history that will probably come clear now that you know where it is...and Jonathan L did. It sits on a bluff...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, August 20, 2015: Central Aguirre, Salinas Puerto Rico
For many years growing sugar was the main industry in Puerto Rico. It has left many abandoned plantations in its wake. But Aguirre Central goes way beyond a plantation. Aguirre was a company town. And its purpose was refining sugar. The...
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Puerto Natales, Chile
Puerto Natales is a small town in the Patagonian region of Chile. Formerly a sheep-ranching town, it's now a gateway to Torres del Paine park, as well as to the giant sloth caves in the region. It's small, but has a lot of colorful art.
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Old San Juan - Museo de las Americas is a Must See
Museo de las Americas One of the highlights of visiting the Museo de las Americas (web site) in Old San Juan is the “Indian in America” which is a permanent exhibit. This is recognition of over 20 tribes from around the...
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Trainer for Day: Dolphinarium, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Just outside of Puerto Vallarta, set along the Bay, is a large aquatic facility, housing dolphins and several sea lions, along with a few other exotic animals. There are many opportunities to interact with the sea life, but we chose to do the...
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NYC-The Lower East Side
The Lower East Side ( see map ) has been the home to immigrants for over 100 years. In the late 1800's its population was primarily Jewish, In the 1950's the population shifted to mostly Puerto Rican and then Dominican. Then in the 80's and...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, July 3rd, 2014: Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Puerto Vallarta is on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. It's a busy working city with heavy traffic and hotels squeezed in next to the beach. It's surrounded by the Sierra Madre Mountains and Vallarta Bay. The "Malecon" (Boardwalk) is the...
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The NY State Fair - My Favorite Things
There are many things to do and see when you visit the NY State Fair. Here are some of Jonathan L's favorites
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Jan. 29, 2017: Santurce Market, San Juan, Puerto Rico
A visit to one of San Juan's best markets with Jonathan L. The area now becoming a center for trendy bars and restaurants.
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Casa Bacardi Rum Plant, San Juan, Puerto Rico
A factory visit with a twist: Samantha takes us to the home of some of the world's favorite rums.
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Hydraulic Tiles in Old San Juan
Jonathan L took a tour of Old San Juan buildings to explore the use of Hydraulic Tiles as design features
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Why I Love Gran Canaria
My favourite destination when it comes to travel has to be Gran Canaria . I’ve been there a number of times now and each time, it’s gotten better. Each time I’ve visited, I’ve stayed at a hotel near Playa del Cura - and when I say near, I mean near! It’s a five minute walk to the beach and it’s heaven. Why do I love this part of the Canary Islands so much? Read on for my personal Gran Canaria travel guide ! Easy Flights I’m not a fan of flying. I hate it. But I don’t let that stop me from...
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Paseo Boricua: The Puerto Rican Heart of Chicago
Jonathan L explores the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago, the center to the Puerto Rican community.
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The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture in Chicago
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Bombazo: Celebrating a Slice of Puerto Rican Life
Jonathan L invites us to join him at a Bombazo, a joyous celebration of roots, community and survival.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 24, 2013 : Plantation Village, Hawaii
Not the glamorous tourist Hawaii; no dramatic coastline here, no glitzy hotels, no surf. This building, the Waipahu Cultural Heritage Center on Oahu, is part of Hawaii’s Plantation Village, a living history museum that tells the story of...
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Old San Juan - Museo de las Americas/La Princesa
Museo de las Americas One of the highlights of visiting the Museo de las Americas (web site) in Old San Juan is the “Indian in America” which is a permanent exhibit. This is recognition of over 20 tribes from around the Americas....
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Loiza - Afro-Puertorican Culture
Elyunque.com There is a lot that can be written about the culture wars between San Juan and Ponce in Puerto Rico. And I will describe some of that in another post. There is another cultural...
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Made in Puerto Rico - Jibaromania!
Last week The Amazing Ms. D and I went for dinner at Made in Puerto Rico at the Isla Verde Mall in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This is the newest outlet of Chef Alexis Torres "down home" fonda. He has set up his restaurant as a complete jibaro experience....
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Don't Expect Things to Work Like Home
Some days consist of changing plans and crowd avoidance. One day The Amazing Ms. D and I had planned to go to Museo de las Americas in Old San Juan. This is a new museum in the building of the Instituto Cultura puertoriqueno near El Morro....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, March 27, 2014: Bacardi Distillery, San Juan, Puerto Rico
If you ever find yourself in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and you enjoy rum, especially Bacardi brand rum, then be sure to tour the Bacardi Distillery. At the time I took this tour, photography was not permitted inside the distillery...
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November 29, 2015: Parque de las Palomas - San Juan Puerto Rico
One of the unique sights of Old San Juan is Parque de las Palomas. Most cities consider pigeon to be pests, but in San Juan they built a park to be home to them.
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December 5, 2015: San Juan from the Sea
As beautiful as San Juan PR is when walking its streets, it's hard to beat its view from the sea.
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Jan. 5, 2015: Retablos, Puerto Rico
Retablos—small 3-dimensional artworks—at the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico recall significant events, movements or individuals.
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Oct. 21, 2018: Polo Norte, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Jonathan L introduces us to an unusual bit of Old San Juan architecture and the fascinating history that goes with it.
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Sept. 30, 2018: Murals of Santurce, Puerto Rico
Jonathan L brings us some of the street art from the Santurce neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Oct. 7, 2018: Sombrillas over Calle Forteleza, Old San Juan
Jonathan L takes us to a colorful art installation in Old San Juan
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Puerto Rico in My Lens by Jonathan L
Jonathan Lessuck, a regular contributor to TravelGumbo and a frequent visitor to Puerto Rico is having a solo exhibit of his photo work at the Puerto Rican Heritage Gallery of the New York Public Library. The exhibit, which opens Friday, November 16, runs through November 30 at the Bronx Library Center.
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Walking the Walls of Old San Juan, Part 2
Jonathan L continues his walking tour of Old San Juan
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Puerto Rico Negro, Part 1
Jonathan L takes us on a tour of Piñones, an undeveloped beach area outside of San with a strong African heritage.
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Nov. 4, 2018 - Colectivo Moriviví, San Juan
Jonathan L takes us to Santurce, Puerto Rico for a look at a beautiful and poignant mural by Colectivo Moriviví.
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Puerto Rico Negro, Part 2
Jonathan L continues his exploration of Afro-Puertorican culture and artists.
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Walking the Walls of Old San Juan, Part 1
Jonathan L takes us on a walking tour along the walls of Old San Juan. Part 2 of his walk will appear next Sunday.
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Nov. 18, 2018: Murals of Santurce, PR
Jonathan L shares some of the wonderful street art in Santurce, San Juan, Puerto Rico
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December 30, 2018: Chicago Street Art
Jonathan L takes us on a walk down the Paseo Boricua in Chicago to see some of the street art there.
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Re: El Yunque: A visit to the rain forest
A great visit and a great hike! Seems like you had nice weather. Was it wet underfoot? Trails have good traction or was slipping and sliding a problem?
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Re: El Yunque: A visit to the rain forest
Ah, yes...that's something I left out. Traction on the trails was just fine...until it started to rain on our way back to the trailhead. That's when we realized the obvious: in a rain forest, it rains. And of course, the umbrellas were in San Juan. And the overpriced ponchos were in the car, back at the trailhead!
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Re: El Yunque: A visit to the rain forest
It is too bad you didn't make it to La Mina - Swimming under the falls is one of my favorite things to do in Puerto Rico! I ould say that it is closer to 1.5 miles each way.
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Re: A Home for Caribbean Artists: The Puerto Rico Museum of Art, San Juan
Great building! Great grounds! Definitely worth a stop when in Puerto Rico. Thanks for putting this on our radar.
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Re: A Home for Caribbean Artists: The Puerto Rico Museum of Art, San Juan
This is one of my favorite places to go in San Juan.
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Re: December 5, 2015: San Juan from the Sea
Love the new, improved Picture of the Day ! Great to see it back in all it's glory !
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Re: December 5, 2015: San Juan from the Sea
Thanks for the comment Garry. The top image can't be clicked on the be enlarged, but any of the multiple images beneath it can. And of course the five thumbnail photos at the bottom can be enlarged to their full1000+ pixel glory!
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Re: Oct. 7, 2018: Sombrillas over Calle Forteleza, Old San Juan
Phenomenal capturing of colors. I may use for my computer screen background!
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Re: The West Coast of Puerto Rico
Terrific photo of the lighthouse and circular stairway which is enough to get me energized about the west coast. Enjoyed the article.